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Clinton

A town of 652 people in Clinton County, New York
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Conserved land0.8%356 of 42,706 acres
Trails20 mi0.3 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves2named on the map

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Hamilton College1911
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Hamilton College, 1911

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About Clinton

Town in New York, United States
652Population
67.1 sq miArea
1,168 ftElevation

Clinton is a town in Clinton County, New York, United States. The population was 737 at the 2010 census. The town is located in the northwestern corner of the county and is northwest of Plattsburgh.

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Most working residents leave Clinton for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Plattsburgh (18%), Plattsburgh (12%) and Dannemora (8%). Half commute less than 30 miles.

Plattsburgh
18%
Plattsburgh
12%
Dannemora
8%
Malone
8%
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Health in Clinton

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Health Grade A

Healthier than 89% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with New York

19worse than NY

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 13 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

The University of Vermont Health Network-Alice HyMalone · 19.5 mi · ER · rural critical access
Malone Family HealthMalone · 19.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 12923, 12935, 12934 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Clinton →

Natural hazards in Clinton

45
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 45% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🏚️ Earthquakes
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Clinton has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 77°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 107 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

27° / 10°Winter
51° / 31°Spring
75° / 56°Summer
55° / 38°Fall
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Nearest: Ellenburg Sarah A. Munsil Free LibraryEllenburg Depot · 5.5 miles · 19 hrs a week
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